Year 4 Science - Earth and Space Science Unit - WA Curriculum

Complete 10‑Lesson Unit Editable Planner Worksheets & Resources Editable PowerPoint Grading Guide

This Year 4 Earth and Space Sciences unit, written specifically for the Western Australian Curriculum, supports students to understand how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid changes to the Earth’s surface. Through hands‑on investigations, modelling activities, videos, retrieval charts and real‑world examples, students build a deep and meaningful understanding of the processes that shape our landscapes.

Please note: this WA Curriculum unit uses the same lessons as the Year 5 Australian Curriculum Version 9 unit. Teachers who already own the AC Version 9 unit can confidently use it in place of this WA version

This resource includes everything you would expect from a full Mrs Amy123 unit - clear planning, engaging lessons, hands‑on learning, and all the resources needed to teach with confidence.

✨ Comprehensive Planning

The editable planner outlines each lesson in 5–6 simple steps, includes WA Curriculum links, and lists all required resources. The structure keeps your planning streamlined and your lessons focused.

✨ Editable PowerPoint

A fully editable PowerPoint presentation supports every lesson with:

• Learning intentions & success criteria
• Key discussion prompts
• Visuals and diagrams
• Embedded worksheets and display resources

Perfect for Smartboards and TVs.

✨ Engaging, Hands‑On Learning

Students learn through:

• Sorting activities
• Comprehension tasks
• Modelling erosion and deposition
• Observing local environmental changes
• Videos and image analysis
• Jigsaw and group research tasks
• Real‑world examples from Australia

Lessons use a wide range of cooperative learning strategies to keep students active, curious and involved.

✨ Clear Assessment Guidance

An editable A–E grading guide is included, showing what achievement looks like using tasks from the unit. This guide aligns with the WA Science Achievement Standard for Year 4.

📦 What’s Included

• Editable planner (10 lessons)
• Editable PowerPoint presentation
• Worksheets & resources (including answer keys)
• Observation sheets, retrieval charts, sort cards & posters
• Editable grading guide (1 page)
• Editable learning intentions & success criteria

🎯 WA Curriculum Alignment

Science Understanding – Earth & Space Sciences

• Describe how weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition cause slow or rapid changes to the Earth’s surface (WA4SSUE1)

Science Inquiry Skills

• Pose questions and make predictions based on planned observations (WA4SSIQ1)
• Plan and conduct investigations, including fair tests and risk considerations (WA4SSIPL1)
• Make and record observations using formal measurements (WA4SSIPL2)
• Organise and represent data using tables, graphs and models (WA4SSIPR1)
• Compare findings with predictions, consider fairness, and identify further questions (WA4SSIE1)
• Communicate ideas using scientific vocabulary (WA4SSICM1)
• Use science knowledge to propose explanations and solutions (WA4SSICL1)

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